About Us
The founding chapter was started and led by women and Two-Spirit peoples during the Standing Rock Indigenous Uprising of 2016 while protecting the Cannonball and Missouri Rivers against the construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline. Since then, many chapters have been established across the nation, continuing the work to strengthen our peoples and communities.
IIYC Bay Area was founded in 2020 by Chapter Representative Esmeralda Jimenez, and is a newer chapter within the youth led grassroots collective called Int'l Indigenous Youth Council.
WHAT WE STAND FOR
Protection of the elements, land, waters, and treaty rights
Building bridges of solidarity for racial, social, economic, and environmental injustices
Addressing climate change
Defending human rights
Food sovereignty
ally Organizations
Our partnerships with other organizations are with those that have shared our values and are playing a part to contribute towards making a positive change across Turtle Island.
